§ Mr. Ben ChapmanTo ask the Leader of the House what plans he has to record representations he receives for and against the(a) present sitting hours of the House and (b) September sitting of the House. [146837]
§ Mr. HainTo record the many informal representations I receive would be impractical, especially as many do not fall into a clear "for" or "against" category. However, as I announced to the House last week, the Modernisation Committee is to survey Members' views as part of a formal review of the sitting hours change.
§ Mr. Ben ChapmanTo ask the Leader of the House what plans he has to review the sitting hours of the House. [147110]
§ Mr. HainAs I announced to the House last Thursday, the Modernisation Committee intends to review the sitting hours. I am keen that the Committee should explore a range of options with a view to establishing a new and durable consensus.
§ Mr. LazarowiczTo ask the Leader of the House what assessment he has made of the impact of the new sitting hours of the House on the times of committee meetings. [147114]
§ Mr. HainI am aware that some Members have found the time of Standing Committees irksome and am willing to consider this further. I have also discussed with the Liaison Committee the impact of the sitting hours on Select Committee meetings.